How does crossing a movable bridge work?
The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
All about the Rijnzichtbrug, location, opening hours and contact details. On the water map below do you see the bridge in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the operating times of this bridge, if available the maritime radio data and telephone numbers, and any additional instructions.
 
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The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
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Rijnzichtbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 2.2 meter, width: 7.52 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specifiedFrom 31-03 tot 31-03:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 21:00h
From 01-04 tot 26-04:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 27-04 tot 04-05:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Holidays, Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 21:00h
From 05-05 tot 08-05:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 21:00h
From 09-05 tot 18-05:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 19-05 tot 19-05:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 21:00h
From 20-05 tot 30-03:
On call only, requests on tel. 071-5219675.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 06:00h and 11:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Currently the bridge is OPENED
Foto: Menno van BeelenAdministrator
Gemeente Leiden
Postbus 9100
2300 PC Leiden
Administrator visiting address
Stadhuisplein 1 Leiden
Phone: 071-5165165
Data updated: 03 December 2024, 14:31 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.